Leofwine Godwinson
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Death | 958 years ago |
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Died | Senlac Hill |
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United Kingdom | |
Siblings | Gyrth Godwinson |
Harold Godwinson | |
Parents | Godwin, Earl of Wessex |
Gytha Thorkelsdóttir | |
Grandparents | Wulfnoth Cild |
Date of birth | January 1,1035 |
Date of died | October 14,1066 |
Niece | Gytha of Wessex |
Gunhild of Wessex | |
Nephew | Magnus, son of Harold Godwinson |
Cousins | Sweyn II of Denmark |
Beorn Estrithson | |
Esbjern jarl | |
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ID | 3350904 |
Leofwine Godwinson Life story
Leofwine Godwinson was a younger brother of King Harold Godwinson, the fifth son of Earl Godwin. When the Godwin family was exiled from England in 1051 he went with Harold to Ireland, where they were sheltered and helped by Diarmait mac Máel na mBó, King of Leinster.